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Examinations Officer - Part-time

Gravesend Grammar School, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-5465-81S
  • Posted:30/11/2021
  • Pay:See advert
  • Start Date:January 2021
  • App Close Date:08/12/2021 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Week commencing 13th December

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Examinations Officer

20 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time, plus two weeks) plus paid holiday

Salary range:  TDET Grade 7 £22,918-£26,075 pa pro-rata to hours worked, (actual salary £10,930-£12,435); TDET Grade 8 for an exceptional candidate £26,075 - £29,885 pa pro-rata to hours worked, actual salary (£12,435 - £14,252)

We are looking to appoint an Examinations Officer with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.  A flexible approach and attention to detail are also essential for this role.   

The successful applicant will be responsible for the organisation and administration of both internal and external examinations, including invigilator recruitment, training and deployment.  Additionally, you will need to keep up to date with examination legislation and liaise with our SENDCo in relation to access arrangements for students with particular requirements.   

Hours during the exam season will exceed the basic hours for the role and you will be expected to work additional hours at these times of year.  It is also expected that you will be able to be in school for the results days during the summer holidays.  

Previous school administration or exams experience is desirable, as are good IT skills including a working knowledge of SIMS and office applications.  

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 8th December 2021.  Start date:  from January 2022.  Please send your application to Mrs Jenny Lumley, HR Manager at  lumleyj@decustrust.com. We do not accept CV’s.

If you wish to discuss the post in more detail please contact Sarah Tremain, Deputy Headteacher, on 01474 331893

Information about the school

Information about the school:

Gravesend Grammar School is an 11-18 selective boys grammar school with girls admitted to the Sixth Form. We currently have 1500 students across the school which includes a sixth form with over 400 boys and girls. More information can be found on the school website - Gravesend Grammar School.

We have a committed staff who provide opportunity and challenge in a caring environment and strive to ensure the students achieve the very best they can at all times. We also have strong working partnerships with parents, governors and the local community.

There is regular CPD every Friday afternoon during the school day. Students go home early on a Friday so that teachers can focus on a frequent and varied programme of continuous professional development.

We are served by excellent transport links: by road the A2 and M25; by rail Gravesend train station (on the HS1 line) is a short walk from the School and Ebbsfleet International train station is only a 10 minute drive. We also have the opportunity for on-site staff accommodation. There is an onsite gym for staff to use as well as regular instructor led fitness sessions and a wellbeing package that includes wellbeing and health care.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.